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I've been in eleven no-hitters you know.

I always had the attitude that I wanted to throw a no-hitter every game.

Your goal as a hitter is to get on. And if the third baseman is playing back and letting you lay down a bunt, I don't have a problem with that, even if it's late in a no-hitter.

I don't like the designated hitter. A guy who plays should be able to catch and hit.

It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.

It must be nice for today's hitters when you don't have to worry about being thrown at. It's a whole different deal. When I played, getting knocked down was an accepted part of the game.

I knew that the Mets had never had a no-hitter. I never had one. This is very special. I knew this means a lot to New York.

You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.

You never know when you're going to throw a no-hitter or if you're ever going to get the chance to do it. It's one of those deals where the ninth inning comes around; it's either going to be your night or just a complete game.